Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.
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Hotspots • 09 Aug 2013
Feedback sought on rezoning plans
The NSW government is seeking feedback on plans to rezone land in south west Sydney.
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Hotspots • 09 Aug 2013
Take advantage of the current market
There are several benefits of the market this month, and it’s worth being aware of them so you can invest accordingly, or alter your approach.
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Hotspots • 08 Aug 2013
Don’t be afraid of the ugly duckling
Too often investors will overlook a property because of the ‘ugly duckling’ factor, particularly if they want to find a tenant pronto and leave the reno for down the...
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Hotspots • 08 Aug 2013
Is your insurance covering you?
Investors are all about risk management, and insurance is a large part of this process. But are you really covered completely by your insurance, and how do you check?...
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Hotspots • 08 Aug 2013
Property market on the up
Housing confidence and finance commitments are growing steadily in the Northern Territory, with the government recently committing to continue assisting property...
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Hotspots • 07 Aug 2013
Orange market to see an upturn
While there has been some weaker news coming out of regional New South Wales’ Orange, one property researcher believes the area is on the way back up.
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Hotspots • 07 Aug 2013
Investors may be slugged with fees
Investors with units need to prepare now for potential extra costs that could see some complexes being hit with tens of thousands of dollars in fees, according to Achers...
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Hotspots • 06 Aug 2013
Development spending increases in Yatala area
Development spending has risen in the Yatala area by 16 per cent in the past year, according to the latest research from Colliers International.
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Hotspots • 05 Aug 2013
Finding our feet (in a flat market)
Over the course of the weekend I watched my 10 month old son, Patrick, go from taking a few tentative steps behind his baby walker to practically running down the hall...
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Hotspots • 05 Aug 2013
Strong auction results to continue
Record auction results in July have carried over to the first weekend of August and are likely to continue, according to Australian Property Monitors (APM).
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